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During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling
into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the
NEXT step? correct answers Suction the fluid from the abdomen.
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical
technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before pushing
everything back. According to best practice, which of the following should be the NEXT
step? correct answers Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the
patient is transported to PACU.
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing? correct answers several
fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet? correct
answers padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to
grasp the cervix? correct answers Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively? correct answers three, two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the
correct answers contaminating team member.
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive production of
cerebrospinal fluid in the brain? correct answers hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical technologist
should request additional correct answers lap sponges.
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the correct answers epiphyseal plate
In which of the following situation can a DNR order be continued in a unconscious patient
for a surgical procedure? correct answers The patient durable POA requests it be continued
A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. Which of the following
BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in the procedure? correct answers to aid
visual inspection for leakage
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is correct answers 15-25.
If there is any question related to handling a specific type of specimen, which of the
following departments should be consulted? correct answers pathology
A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is the proper
procedure for the care of the dentures? correct answers Place them in a labeled cup and keep
them with the patient's chart.
,A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As a safety precaution, the
surgical technologist should have which of the following special equipment open and
available? correct answers smoke evacuator
Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be BEST for sigmoid
surgery? correct answers vertical paramedian
The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several ions, including correct answers sodium,
potassium, and calcium.
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding
occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? correct answers pledget
Which of the following tags indicates the least critical of patients in a triage situation? correct
answers green
During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed by correct answers incision of the
dura mater.
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and performs the
initial skin prep for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this time?
correct answers Regown and reglove the surgeon.
A specimen obtained for frozen section is generally removed from the sterile field
intraoperatively because it correct answers is sent to pathology immediately.
A surgeon is preparing to close the abdomen. Which of the following closing supplies should
the surgical technologist have ready for closing the fascial layer? correct answers 0 suture and
toothed tissue forceps
During a procedure, a hole is noticed in the surgical technologist's glove. What should the
surgical technologist do NEXT? correct answers Change the glove using the open-gloving
technique.
Which of the following instruments should be included in a transurethral resection of the
prostate (TURP) setup? correct answers resectoscope
Which of the following terms describes airway assessment by listening with a stethoscope?
correct answers auscultation
- the act of listening to the lungs, heart, or abdomen through the stethoscope.
Which of the following techniques promotes safety and protection of the surgical technologist
during the intraoperative phase? correct answers establishing a neutral zone
Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? correct answers
biological indicator
,Which of the following instruments is used in otorhinolaryngology surgery? correct answers
Baron
An organization that regulates the production of biological sterilization test packs in-house is
correct answers AAMI-Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
For an open hemicolectomy, a surgical technologist is preparing a second mayo stand for the
placement of dirty surgical instruments. Which of the following instruments is MOST likely
to be placed on the second mayo stand? correct answers Allis forceps
When loading items in a gravity-displaced steam sterilizer, heavy packs should be placed
correct answers at the periphery of the load.
A liver laceration is identified during an emergency exploratory laparotomy. A surgical
technologist should prepare a suture attached to which of the following types of needles?
correct answers blunt
Which of the following instruments is used to thread a vascular graft from one incision to
another? correct answers tunneler
Which of the following combination of medications are commonly used during a MAC?
A.
nerve conduction blockades with supplemental analgesics, sedatives, or amnesics
B.
induction agents, anticholinergics, and antiemetics
C.
hemostatics, ringer's solution, analgesics, amnesics or sedatives
D.
tranquilizers, gastric acid management, or lubricants correct answers nerve conduction
blockades with supplemental analgesics, sedatives, or amnesics
Which of the following items must the surgical technologist have available after a
thyroidectomy?
A.
lap sponges, hemostatic clamps, and electrocautery.
B.
endotracheal tube, hemostatic clamps, and scalpel.
C.
knife handle, scalpel blade, and nasogastric tube.
D.
scalpel, hemostatic clamps, and tracheostomy tube. correct answers scalpel, hemostatic
clamps, and tracheostomy tube.
Which of the following is the name of the avascular strip of tissue at the midline which runs
from the xiphoid process to the pubis?
A.linea semilunaris
B.linea alba
, C.arcuate line
D.midaxillary line correct answers linea alba
A three-way Foley catheter is inserted following a transurethral resection of the prostate
(TURP) in order to
A.
irrigate and aid in hemostasis.
B.
prevent the patient from getting out of bed.
C.
maintain accurate input and output records.
D.
keep the perineal area dry. correct answers irrigate and aid in hemostasis.
A patient is in the supine position for a procedure. After the arms are placed on arm boards,
padding is placed under the elbows to decrease pressure on which of the following nerves?
A.
brachial
B.
ulnar
C.
axillary
D.
median correct answers ulnar
Which of the following supplies should be pulled by the surgical technologist for a thoracic
procedure?
A.
water-sealed drainage system
B.
passive drainage system
C.
Jackson-Pratt drainage system
D.
Andrews-Pynchon suction correct answers water-sealed drainage system
The FIRST sign of malignant hyperthermia is
A.
muscle twitching.
B.
change in blood pressure.
C.
unexplained tachycardia.
D.
hemorrhage. correct answers unexplained tachycardia.
During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is perforated, and contents begin spilling
into the abdomen. Which of the following should the surgical technologist anticipate as the
NEXT step? correct answers Suction the fluid from the abdomen.
A carotid endarterectomy has just been finished and the dressing is on. The surgical
technologist begins removing all sharps and non-disposables from the drapes before pushing
everything back. According to best practice, which of the following should be the NEXT
step? correct answers Push the back table, mayo, and basin back and keep sterile until the
patient is transported to PACU.
Which of the following should be prepared for a mastoid dressing? correct answers several
fluffed sponges and rolled gauze
Which of the following is the FIRST step in applying the pneumatic tourniquet? correct
answers padding the limb where the tourniquet is to be wrapped with Webril
When performing a dilation and curettage, which of the following instruments is used to
grasp the cervix? correct answers Schroeder
How many lobes do the right and left lungs have, respectively? correct answers three, two
When a break in aseptic technique occurs, the surgical technologist should FIRST notify the
correct answers contaminating team member.
Which of the following pathological conditions may be caused by an excessive production of
cerebrospinal fluid in the brain? correct answers hydrocephalus
If unexpected heavy blood loss occurs during an abdominal procedure, a surgical technologist
should request additional correct answers lap sponges.
Growth in the length of a long bone occurs at the correct answers epiphyseal plate
In which of the following situation can a DNR order be continued in a unconscious patient
for a surgical procedure? correct answers The patient durable POA requests it be continued
A surgeon asks for warm irrigation after a right hemicolectomy. Which of the following
BEST describes the reason for irrigating at this point in the procedure? correct answers to aid
visual inspection for leakage
The rate per hour in air exchanges in a standard OR suite is correct answers 15-25.
If there is any question related to handling a specific type of specimen, which of the
following departments should be consulted? correct answers pathology
A patient's dentures are removed in the operating room. Which of the following is the proper
procedure for the care of the dentures? correct answers Place them in a labeled cup and keep
them with the patient's chart.
,A patient is scheduled for laser removal of condyloma acuminata. As a safety precaution, the
surgical technologist should have which of the following special equipment open and
available? correct answers smoke evacuator
Apart from trauma cases, which of the following incisions would be BEST for sigmoid
surgery? correct answers vertical paramedian
The kidneys help regulate the blood levels of several ions, including correct answers sodium,
potassium, and calcium.
Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding
occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? correct answers pledget
Which of the following tags indicates the least critical of patients in a triage situation? correct
answers green
During a craniotomy, removal of the bone flap is followed by correct answers incision of the
dura mater.
After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the DuraPrep applicator and performs the
initial skin prep for surgery. Which of the following is the BEST action to take at this time?
correct answers Regown and reglove the surgeon.
A specimen obtained for frozen section is generally removed from the sterile field
intraoperatively because it correct answers is sent to pathology immediately.
A surgeon is preparing to close the abdomen. Which of the following closing supplies should
the surgical technologist have ready for closing the fascial layer? correct answers 0 suture and
toothed tissue forceps
During a procedure, a hole is noticed in the surgical technologist's glove. What should the
surgical technologist do NEXT? correct answers Change the glove using the open-gloving
technique.
Which of the following instruments should be included in a transurethral resection of the
prostate (TURP) setup? correct answers resectoscope
Which of the following terms describes airway assessment by listening with a stethoscope?
correct answers auscultation
- the act of listening to the lungs, heart, or abdomen through the stethoscope.
Which of the following techniques promotes safety and protection of the surgical technologist
during the intraoperative phase? correct answers establishing a neutral zone
Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? correct answers
biological indicator
,Which of the following instruments is used in otorhinolaryngology surgery? correct answers
Baron
An organization that regulates the production of biological sterilization test packs in-house is
correct answers AAMI-Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
For an open hemicolectomy, a surgical technologist is preparing a second mayo stand for the
placement of dirty surgical instruments. Which of the following instruments is MOST likely
to be placed on the second mayo stand? correct answers Allis forceps
When loading items in a gravity-displaced steam sterilizer, heavy packs should be placed
correct answers at the periphery of the load.
A liver laceration is identified during an emergency exploratory laparotomy. A surgical
technologist should prepare a suture attached to which of the following types of needles?
correct answers blunt
Which of the following instruments is used to thread a vascular graft from one incision to
another? correct answers tunneler
Which of the following combination of medications are commonly used during a MAC?
A.
nerve conduction blockades with supplemental analgesics, sedatives, or amnesics
B.
induction agents, anticholinergics, and antiemetics
C.
hemostatics, ringer's solution, analgesics, amnesics or sedatives
D.
tranquilizers, gastric acid management, or lubricants correct answers nerve conduction
blockades with supplemental analgesics, sedatives, or amnesics
Which of the following items must the surgical technologist have available after a
thyroidectomy?
A.
lap sponges, hemostatic clamps, and electrocautery.
B.
endotracheal tube, hemostatic clamps, and scalpel.
C.
knife handle, scalpel blade, and nasogastric tube.
D.
scalpel, hemostatic clamps, and tracheostomy tube. correct answers scalpel, hemostatic
clamps, and tracheostomy tube.
Which of the following is the name of the avascular strip of tissue at the midline which runs
from the xiphoid process to the pubis?
A.linea semilunaris
B.linea alba
, C.arcuate line
D.midaxillary line correct answers linea alba
A three-way Foley catheter is inserted following a transurethral resection of the prostate
(TURP) in order to
A.
irrigate and aid in hemostasis.
B.
prevent the patient from getting out of bed.
C.
maintain accurate input and output records.
D.
keep the perineal area dry. correct answers irrigate and aid in hemostasis.
A patient is in the supine position for a procedure. After the arms are placed on arm boards,
padding is placed under the elbows to decrease pressure on which of the following nerves?
A.
brachial
B.
ulnar
C.
axillary
D.
median correct answers ulnar
Which of the following supplies should be pulled by the surgical technologist for a thoracic
procedure?
A.
water-sealed drainage system
B.
passive drainage system
C.
Jackson-Pratt drainage system
D.
Andrews-Pynchon suction correct answers water-sealed drainage system
The FIRST sign of malignant hyperthermia is
A.
muscle twitching.
B.
change in blood pressure.
C.
unexplained tachycardia.
D.
hemorrhage. correct answers unexplained tachycardia.
